Acetaminophen / Chlorpheniramine / Phenylephrine Dosage
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Jul 26, 2023.
Applies to the following strengths: 325 mg-2 mg-5 mg; varying strength; 500 mg-8 mg-40 mg; 250 mg-2 mg-5 mg; 650 mg-4 mg-10 mg; 500 mg-2 mg-5 mg; 160 mg-1 mg-2.5 mg/5 mL; 325 mg-4 mg-10 mg
Usual Adult Dose for:
Usual Pediatric Dose for:
Additional dosage information:
Usual Adult Dose for Cold Symptoms
acetaminophen/chlorpheniramine/phenylephrine varying strength oral kit:
Day time tablets (without chlorpheniramine): 2 tablets every 4 hours not to exceed 8 tablets daily.
Night time tablets: 2 tablets every 4 hours no sooner than 4 hours after the last day time dose not to exceed 4 tablets daily.
Usual Adult Dose for Sinus Symptoms
acetaminophen/chlorpheniramine/phenylephrine varying strength oral kit:
Day time tablets (without chlorpheniramine): 2 tablets every 4 hours not to exceed 8 tablets daily.
Night time tablets: 2 tablets every 4 hours no sooner than 4 hours after the last day time dose not to exceed 4 tablets daily.
Usual Pediatric Dose for Cold Symptoms
acetaminophen/chlorpheniramine/phenylephrine varying strength oral kit:
12 years or older: Day time tablets (without chlorpheniramine): 2 tablets every 4 hours not to exceed 8 tablets daily. Night time tablets: 2 tablets every 4 hours no sooner than 4 hours after the last day time dose not to exceed 4 tablets daily.
acetaminophen/chlorpheniramine/phenylephrine 160 mg-1 mg-2.5 mg/5 mL oral liquid:
6 to 11 years or 22 to 43 kg: 10 mL orally every 4 hours not to exceed 5 doses.
Usual Pediatric Dose for Sinus Symptoms
acetaminophen/chlorpheniramine/phenylephrine varying strength oral kit:
12 years or older: Day time tablets (without chlorpheniramine): 2 tablets every 4 hours not to exceed 8 tablets daily. Night time tablets: 2 tablets every 4 hours no sooner than 4 hours after the last day time dose not to exceed 4 tablets daily.
acetaminophen/chlorpheniramine/phenylephrine 160 mg-1 mg-2.5 mg/5 mL oral liquid:
6 to 11 years or 22 to 43 kg: 10 mL orally every 4 hours not to exceed 5 doses.
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